娌 (lǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 娌 (lǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 娌 (lǐ) means "sister-in-law". with 10 strokes and the radical 女.

Q: How do you write 娌 stroke by stroke?

娌 has 10 strokes. The radical is 女. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 娌 and 妮?

娌 (lǐ) and 妮 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 娌?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 女. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 娌?

Common words containing 娌 include: 妯娌 (zhóu lǐ) — sisters-in-law (wives of brothers); 娌娌 (lǐ lǐ) — sisters-in-law; 大娌 (dà lǐ) — Eldest sister-in-law.

How to Write 娌

The character 娌 (lǐ) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 女 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

娌 is pronounced lǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means sister-in-law.

Common Words with 娌

妯娌 zhóu lǐ

sisters-in-law (wives of brothers)

娌娌 lǐ lǐ

sisters-in-law

大娌 dà lǐ

Eldest sister-in-law

Example Sentences

她们是好妯娌。

tā men shì hǎo zhóu lǐ

They are good sisters-in-law (wives of brothers).

妯娌之间要和睦。

zhóu lǐ zhī jiān yào hé mù

Sisters-in-law should live in harmony.

她是我的大娌。

tā shì wǒ de dà lǐ

She is my eldest sister-in-law.

Similar Characters

妮 nī

妯 zhóu

妲 dá

Practice Writing 娌 (lǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 娌

What does 娌 (lǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 娌 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 娌 and 妮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 娌?

What common words use 娌?

How to Write 娌 (lǐ)